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Weather & Climate in Matmata, Morocco
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matmata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0991°N, 4.5522°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Feb 24, 2004 | 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.4 | 127 km | 0 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 18 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M5.1 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 136 km | 30 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Morocco | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 6 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Bni Bouayach, Morocco | M4.7 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Aug 11, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Aïn Leuh, Morocco | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 9 km WSW of Imzouren, Morocco | M4.7 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 37 km SE of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 80 km | 17 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 7 km S of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.7 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 25 km E of Targuist, Morocco | M4.7 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 24 km WSW of Midar, Morocco | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2014 | 16 km NNE of Fès al Bali, Morocco | M4.6 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2000 | 37 km NNW of Fès al Bali, Morocco | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.6 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 7 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.6 | 131 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Matmata has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").